Prolapsed antrochoanal polyp: an unusual cause of acute adult respiratory distress

BMJ Case Rep. 2017 Oct 13:2017:bcr2017220518. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2017-220518.

Abstract

Here we describe an adult male who presented with acute dyspnoea and airway occlusion. Nasoendoscopy revealed a large antrochoanal polyp extending from his maxillary sinus to the level of the epiglottis. The patient underwent a successful semi-emergency polypectomy following initial stabilisation with medication.

Keywords: ear, nose and throat; medical management; nasal polyps; resuscitation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Airway Obstruction / complications
  • Airway Obstruction / diagnosis*
  • Airway Obstruction / diagnostic imaging
  • Airway Obstruction / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dyspnea / etiology
  • Epiglottis / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Maxillary Sinus / pathology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Nasal Polyps / complications
  • Nasal Polyps / diagnosis*
  • Nasal Polyps / diagnostic imaging
  • Nasal Polyps / surgery